Kirk England
Kirk England was a Democratic member of the Texas House of Representatives. He represented District 106 from 2006 to 2010. In September 2007 he switched parties, from Republican to Democrat.
England works as an independent insurance agent with State Farm.
He is a member of the Irving Chapter of AMBCUS, American Legislative Exchange Council, Board of Realtors, First United Methodist Church, Grand Prairie Chamber of Commerce, Grand Prairie Rotary Club, Irving Chamber of Commerce, River of Trade Corridor Coalition, Tex 21, Texas Democratic Party and sits on the Board of Directors of the Young Men's Christian Association.[1]
Committee assignments
Sponsored legislation
- HB 502 - Relating to funding for the continuing education of certain peace officers.
- HB 752 - Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to enter into an agreement with a school district to dedicate revenue from a tax increment fund to the district for the acquisition, construction, or reconstruction of an educational facility.
- HB 1564 - Relating to the eligibility for unemployment benefits of individuals who are unemployed due to certain labor disputes.
- HB 3525 - Relating to telephone solicitations for certain law enforcement-related charitable organizations.[2]
Elections
2010
England ran for re-election in District 106 and lost. He was unopposed in the March 2 Democratic primary but was defeated by Republican Rodney Anderson in the November 2 general election.[3]
Texas House of Representatives, District 106 2010 General election results | ||||
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Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
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10,648 | 49.44% | ||
Kirk England (D) | 10,444 | 48.49% | ||
Gene Freeman (L) | 444 | 2.06% |
2008
On November 4, 2008, England won re-election to the Texas House of Representatives from the 106th District, receiving 21,484 votes ahead of Republican Karen Wiegman (16,362) and Libertarian Gene Freeman (869).[4] He raised $351,387 for his campaign; Wiegman raised $349,307.[5]
Texas House of Representatives, District 106 | ||||
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Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
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21,484 | 55.49% | ||
Karen Wiegman (R) | 16,362 | 42.26% | ||
Gene Freeman (L) | 869 | 2.24% |
Campaign finance summary
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External links
- Kirk England's campaign website
- Texas House of Representatives - Rep. England (dead link)
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Official Campaign Contributions
- Follow The Money, Campaign Contributions: 20102008, 2006
- Freedom Speaks profile
- Texas State Directory profile
- Texas Political Almanac HD 106 page
- Texas Tribune profile & bio
- Vote-TX.org profile
- State Surge profile
- Texas 20/20 PAC profile
Footnotes
Political offices | ||
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Preceded by ' |
Texas House District 106 2006–2010 |
Succeeded by Rodney Anderson (R) |